Wringer mop



Oct. 4, 1932. E. w. BYARS WRING-ER MOP Filed July 18 1930 f T l A /ye 4 Zgl q 7 2 Sheets-Sheet l [N VENTOR ATTORNEYS E. W. BYARS WRINGER MOP Oct. 4,v 1932.

Filed July 18, 1930 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 11v VENTOR A TTOR/VE rs- '6% fidgarbw Patented Oct. 4, 1932 'PATEN OFFMIE EDGAR W. BYARS, OF GOSHEN, INDIANA WRINGEB 'MIOP Application filed. Ju1 1s,

The main objects of this invention are:

First, to provide a wringer mop which is very convenient to manipulate.

Second, to provide a wringer mop which is strong and rigid and at the same time light and compact.

Third, to provide a mop having these advantages which is economical in its parts and the parts easily assembled.

Objects pertaining to details and economies of my invention will definitely appear from the description to follow. The invention is defined in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a side elevation of a mop embodying my invention, the handle being partially broken away.

Fig.2 is a fragmentary side elevation of the parts adjusted to wringing position.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary view partially in sectionon line 3-3 of Fig. 4 showing the parts in one position as they are adjusted from wringing to mopping position or vice versa.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary view partially in section on line H of Figs. 1 and 3.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary section on line 55 of Fig. 4;.

Fig. 6 is a 6-6 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary side elevation of a modified form or embodment of my invention.

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary rear view.

Fig. 9 is a fragmentary view of the structure shown in Figs. 7 and 8 adjusted to wringing position, the mop cloth being omitted.

In the preferred embodiment of my invention shown in Figs.- 1 to 6, inclusive, the handle 1 is provided with a radial bore 2 adjacent its lower end. The head 3 is of fragmentary section on line general loop form andis formed of a rod one end of which terminates in a shank & having a lug 5 thereon engaged in the bore 2. The

ferrule 6 has a radial ofiset 7 formed therein and'of such dimensions as to closely embrace the shank, clamping it to the handle.

This provides an efl'ective connection for 1930. Serial No. 468,766.

the head to the handle and one which is not likely to cause the handle to break or split in assembling or use, even when the handle is formed of the cheaper woods or stock.v

The otherarm of the loop terminates in a finger 8 disposed in spaced parallel relation to the handle so that the mop 9 may be slipped over this finger, the finger acting as a retaining means and also serving an additional function which will be pointed out as the description proceeds.

I preferably provide in this connection a Wire retaining clip 10, oneend of which is provided with an 'eye 11 engaging one end of the loop and the other with an outwardly facing hook 12 engaging the opposite side of the head. This clip is of resilient material so that it may be sprung to engage it and disengage it, its resilience retaining it in engaging position.

The other end or loop of the mop is engaged with a holder or wringer 13 which has a guard 14: corresponding to the clip of the mop head. This holder or wringer is provided with a spindle 15 arranged through the support 16 for rotative and axial movement therein. A coiled spring 17 is arranged on the spindle between the front end of the support and the lugs 18 struck out from the spindle to provide thrust members.

The support 16 is supported from the bracket 19 by means of the link 20 and the link is pivoted to the bracket at 21. The bracket is a sheet metal stamping conformed to embrace the handle and provide a pair of ears between which the link is pivoted. The bracket carries a stop 22 which limits the rearward swing of the link as shown in Fig. 2.

When in this position the support, which is connected at its rear end to the link by means of the pivot 23, rests upon the link. The support is also a sheet metal stamping in the embodiment illustrated.

When the holder is adjusted to mopping or erected position as shown in Fig. 1 it engages the head; that is, the head serves as an abutment therefor with the spring 17 under compression. The pivots 21 and 23 are so located relative to the point of engagement of the holder with the head that the parts constitute a locking toggle, the pivot 23 swinging in a plane through the pivot 21 and the point of engagement of the holder with the head, as shown in Fig. 1, so that the parts are effectively retained in erected position without the aid of catches or the like. However, the toggle may be easily broken by a rearward pull or pressure on the support 16 which permits the support to be swung rearwardly to the position shownin Fig. 2 in which position the support may be grasped as indicated in Fig. 2 and the crank 24 manipulated to wring the mop..

The finger 8 serves as a supporting member for the holder when in erected or mopping position, and I preferably provide a second finger 25 on the opposite side of the handle which is formed by looping the rod from which the head is formed. This permits the holder to be engaged as indicated in Fig. 8, that is, the holder is swung up against the underside of these fingers and rotation thereof is prevented when the support is forced inwardly to the mopping or erected position of Fig. 1.

With the parts thus arranged they'may be very rapidly manipulated to and from erected or mopping position, and, further, the holder or wringer is firmly held close to the head.

In the modification shown in Figs. 7, 8 and 9 the support 26 for the holder 27 is mounted on a link 30 carried by a bracket 31. The

link 30 has a catch 32 slidably mounted there- 'on and held yieldingly against the stop 33 by means of the coiled spring 84. This catch is adapted when the holder is adjusted to erected or mopping position to engage the crank 28 of the spindle '29 of the holder. The catch is beveled so that it automatically engages as the parts are swung to erected position shown in Figs. 7 and 8 but requires manual manipulation to release it.

This embodiment of my invention also has the advantage of being very compact when the parts are adjusted to erected or moppin position, and the wringer or holder 27 is held closely and firmly against the head. The holder and the link constitute a toggle for forcing the parts to this position and eifectively clamping the mop cloth. I have not attempted to illustrate certain other embodiments or adaptations of my improvements within the scope of the claims which I contemplate as I believe this disclo sure will enable those skilled in the art to embody or adapt the same as may be desired.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a mop, the combination with a handle, of a projecting head member mounted on said handle, a bracket mounted on said groove adapted to receive said link when the rearward swing of the link is limited by the stop, a holder having a spindle provided with a crank rotatably and slidably mounted on said support, and a spring on said spindle reacting against the spindle and said support acting to urge the holder into engagement with the head when the parts are adjusted to mopping position, the pivots and the parts connected therebybeing arranged to constitute a locking toggle when in such position.

2. In a mop, the combination with a handle, of a projecting head member mounted on said handle, a bracket mounted on said handle in spaced relation to said head member, a holder support, a link pivotally connected to said support and bracket, a holder having a spindle provided with a crank ro tatably and slidably mounted on said support, and a spring on said spindle reacting against the spindle and said support to urge the holder into engagementwith the head when the parts are adjusted to moppingposition, the pivots and parts connected thereby being arranged to constitute a locking toggle when in such position.

3. In a mop, the combination with a handle, of a head member mounted on said handle, a bracket mounted on said handle in spaced relation to said head member, a holder support, a link pivotally connected to said support and bracket, said bracket being provided with a stop limiting the rearward swing of the link, said support having a longitudinal groove adapted to engage said link when the rearward swing of the link is limited by the stop, and a holder rotatively mounted on said support and adapted toengage said head when the parts are adjusted to mopping position, resilient means urging said holder toward said head member, the pivots being arranged so that the parts constitute a locking toggle whenin such position.

4. In a mop, the combination with a handle, of a head member mounted on said handle, a bracket mounted on said handle in spaced relation to said head member, a holder support, a link pivotally connected to said support and bracket, and a holder rotatively mounted on said support and adapted to engage said head when the parts are adjusted to mopping position, resilient means urging said holder toward said head member, the link pivots being arranged so that the parts con-.

stitute a locking toggle when in such position.

5. In amop, the combination with a handle, of a head member mounted on said handle, a bracket mounted on said handle in spaced relation to said head member, a holder support,

a link pivotally connected to said support and bracket, said bracket being provided with a stop limiting the swing of the link away from said head, said support having a longitudinal groove adapted toengage said link when the rearward swing of the link is limited by the stop, and a holder rotatively mounted on said support and adapted to engage said head when the parts are adjusted to mopping position.

6. In a mop, the combination with a handle, of a head member mounted on said handle, a

. bracket mounted on said handle, a support, a

link pivotally connected to said support and bracket, and a holder rotatively mounted on said support, said head member constituting an abutment member for said holder when the parts are adjusted to mopping position,resilient means urging said holder toward said head member, the pivot connecting said link to said support being disposed to swing through a plane extending through the pivot connecting the link to the bracket and the point of engagement of the holder with the.

head whereby a locking toggle for retaining the parts in adjusted position results.

7. In a mop, the combination with the handle, of a head member comprising a laterally disposed loop mounted at the end of said handle, one end of the loop terminating in a shank secured to said handle and the other in a rearwardly projecting fingerdisposed at the side of and adjacent to said handle, said loop having an offset therein at the opposite side of the handle from said finger part constituting a second finger, a holder having a spindle provided with a crank, a support for said spindle, and a link connection for said support to said handle, said connection permitting the support to be swung to erected position with the holder in supporting relation to the head member and to said fingers thereon, said link and support and the parts connect-ed thereby constituting a toggle for supporting said holder in erected position, and resilient means reacting against said spindle and said support.

8. In a mop, the combination with the handle, of a laterally disposed head member mounted on said handle, a holder having a spindle provided with a crank, a support for said spindle, and a link connection for said support to said handle, said connection permitting the support to be swung to erected position with the holder in supporting relation to the head member, resilient means allowing said holder to be moved to and from erected position, said resilient means, link and support constituting a toggle for supporting said holder in erected position.

9. In a mop, the combination of a handle having a radial bore adjacent its lower end,

a loop-like head member formed of a rod and having a shank portion terminating in a lug engaged in said bore, said lug and said head member extending from said shank in opposed directions, and a ferrule on said handle having a radial offset embracing said shank portion of said head and supporting it with its said lug engaged in said bore.

10. In a mop, the combination with a handle, of a wringer mounted on said handle intermediate the ends thereof, a stationary head carried by said handle at one end thereof coacting with said wringer, said head and wringer comprising opposed mop supporting loops, a mop supported by and between said loops, and cross members dividing said loops for limitin the movement of said mop on said loopsvw 1611 said mop is twisted by the operation of said wringer.

11. In a mop, the combination with a handle, of a wringer mounted on said handle intermediate the ends thereof, a head carried by said handle at one end thereof coacting with said wringer, said head and wringer comprising opposed mop supporting loops, a mop supported by and between said loops, and latch means carried by said loops for preventing said mop from sliding around said loops when said mop is twisted by the operation of said wringer.

12. In a mop, the combination with a handle, of a head mounted on one end thereof, a bracket secured to said handle intermediate the ends thereof, a link pivoted to said'bracket whereby it is free to swing through an arc of substantially 180 degrees about said bracket parallel to said handle, a support pivoted to said link, a holder rotatably mounted on said support, and a mop supported by and between said head and said holder whereby when in a mopping position said holder lies substantially parallel to said handle and is locked against said head, resilient means for locking said holder in mopping position, and when said holder has been rotated approximately 180 to a wringing position said support and said link are substantially parallel to said handle and close enough thereto to be gripped therewith by the hand of the operator to thereby extend the mop to its maximum length before said holder has been rotated to wring the mop.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand.

EDGAR W. BYARS. 

